House Officer
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
I am a resident in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. I was initially drawn to research after volunteering in a lab at the University of Nevada Reno where we focused on the electrophysiology of preterm labor. I started my undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering at The Ohio State University where I completed four years of cardiac electrophysiology biomedical engineering research under Thomas Hund, PhD. This work culminated in an honors thesis, incorporating optical mapping and arrhythmogenesis of ex vivo mouse hearts. Throughout medical school and undergraduate, I dedicated significant time to volunteering in underserved countries through Engineers Without Borders and other organizations. This developed an interest in further research on disparities in medicine and engineering. Additional research interests include head and neck oncology, pediatric otolaryngology, medical education and quality improvement. Specific interests have included analyzing disparities in care of certain populations and outcomes in healthcare. My professional plans include participating in educational programs abroad and contributing to research in head and neck oncology, along with promoting equitable care. Additionally, I have valued my previous teaching and mentorship experiences, including my teaching assistant position in general chemistry, and plan on further supporting future physicians and scientists through practicing and teaching at an academic institution.